Contemporary Practice Patterns and Outcomes of Endovascular Revascularization of Acute Limb Ischemia.

Background: Acute limb ischemia is a vascular emergency associated with high rates of limb loss and mortality. As the use of endovascular techniques increases, estimation of rates and predictors of adverse outcomes remains needed.

Objectives: This study sought to assess contemporary outcomes and predictors of adverse events following endovascular treatment of acute limb ischemia in a nationwide, multicenter registry.

Cell Therapies for Acute Radiation Syndrome.

The risks of severe ionizing radiation exposure are increasing due to the involvement of nuclear powers in combat operations, the increasing use of nuclear power, and the existence of terrorist threats. Exposure to a whole-body radiation dose above about 0.7 Gy results in H-ARS (hematopoietic acute radiation syndrome), which is characterized by damage to the hematopoietic system; higher doses result in further damage to the gastrointestinal and nervous systems.

A Game-Based Tool for Reducing Jargon Use by Medical Trainees.

Introduction: Physicians can be unaware that many US adults have intermediate or lower health literacy. Avoiding medical jargon in patient communication can improve poor outcomes associated with lower health literacy, but physicians may struggle to do so as health literacy education is neither standardized nor universal at US allopathic medical schools. As with other skills-based proficiencies in medical education, repeat exposure and active learning help build competency.